---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000813672-25-000079"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CDNS"
cik: "0000813672"
company_name: "CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC"
filed_at: "2025-05-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-20T07:12:27.110019+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BIS requires Cadence license for EDA software exports to China or Chinese military end users

## Summary
- BIS informed Cadence on May 23, 2025 that license now required for ECCNs 3D991/3E991 exports when party is in China or Chinese military end user.
- BIS determined these shipments pose unacceptable risk of diversion to military end use in China.
- Cadence is engaging with BIS for clarification and assessing impact on business and financial results.
- No specific financial impact quantified; company states robust design activity continues globally.
- Forward-looking statements highlight risks including license delays, further trade restrictions, and customer impacts.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000813672-25-000079
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CDNS
- cik: 0000813672
- company_name: CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC
- filed_at: 2025-05-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/813672/000081367225000079/0000813672-25-000079-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/813672/000081367225000079/cdns-20250523.htm

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